The Cleveland Browns are reeling after a thrilling victory over the Chicago Bears. The dramatic ending of the Hail Mary nearly secured the Browns a playoff birth. It also sent players, coaches, and fans into shock. The Browns have developed a habit of late-game heroics that has revitalized the title of the Kardiac Kids as tight end David Njoku and cornerback Greg Newsome II posted monster games.
The Browns’ defense played very well against a resurging Chicago Bears offense led by a former first-round pick. The unit limited his running ability while locking down his wide receivers. The defense harassed the offense all day as the Bears could not move the ball against the Browns. The Bears got a few explosive runs against the Browns, but that’s the only damage their offense could inflict.
The Browns’ offense inflicted a lot of damage to themselves on both sides of the ball. The offense could not string a drive together as the Bears were well-prepared for the unit. The Bears were sitting on any underneath throw or run play. They quickly triggered downfield and proved a tough matchup for the team. The Browns finally exploited the Bears’ defense in the fourth quarter when Flacco connected on a handful of deep shots. The offense dug themselves out of their hole. Reliable stars like Amari Cooper and David Njoku helped lead the Browns to their most recent victory.
Here are the Studs and Duds from Sunday’s performance.
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